Diet Technician

Northwest Health La Porte; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Health La Porte is seeking a Diet Technician to support the Dietitian in providing nutritional care and food services to residents, patients, and staff. The role ensures compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards while contributing to a positive dining experience and effective nutrition programs.

The Diet Technician will assist in implementing care plans, maintain accurate documentation, and collaborate with teams to improve dining operations and meet nutritional

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in nutrition care or food service operations.
• DTR credential preferred.
• BCLS preferred.
• Knowledge of nutrition care principles and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dietitian in implementing nutritional care plans and ensuring compliance with standards.
• Support quality food services for residents, guests, and staff.
• Collaborate with interdepartmental teams to integrate nutrition into operations.
• Maintain documentation to comply with regulatory guidelines.
• Provide nutrition information and education as designated by Dietitian.
• Assist in audits, reports and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nutrition care

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Time management

EMR

Education

DTR - Dietetic Technician, Registered

BCLS - Basic Life Support

Job description

Job Summary

The Diet Technician supports the Dietitian in providing nutritional care and food services to residents, patients, and staff. This role ensures compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards while contributing to a positive dining experience and effective nutrition programs.

Essential Functions

• Assists the Dietitian in implementing nutritional care plans, ensuring compliance with facility and regulatory standards.
• Supports the provision of quality food services, promoting an enjoyable dining experience for residents, guests, and staff.
• Collaborates with interdepartmental teams to integrate nutritional care into overall facility operations.
• Aids in maintaining compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards, including Joint Commission, through documentation and adherence to policies.
• Provides nutrition information and education to individuals as designated by the Dietitian.
• Assists in evaluating and improving dining service operations to enhance resident satisfaction and meet nutritional objectives.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with residents, families, and staff to foster a supportive and caring environment.
• Supports the Dietitian in conducting audits, preparing reports, and implementing performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensures accurate documentation of nutrition care activities and maintains records in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in nutrition care or food service operations required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of nutrition care principles and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with residents, families, and staff.
• Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proficiency in using technology, including dietary software and electronic medical records (EMR).
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team to achieve nutritional and operational goals.
• Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care.

Licenses and Certifications

• DTR - Dietetic Technician, Registered preferred
• BCLS - Basic Life Support preferred

State Specific Requirements

• Arizona: Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.